Hi Ya’ll!! I am a creative, coupon clipping, and frugal living mom in the Tri-Cities TN. I have been couponing for over 15 years, and I am always looking for ways to save a buck.I love to cook in my crock pot, look for bargins,decorate and makes crafts on the cheap too, and shop Consignment sales. I like to encourage local folks to shop local by doing reviews of local businesses. A Frugal Chick always gives back and I share ideas on how to do that too.

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I am southern gal, born and raised. I was born in Bristol, TN says my birth certificate, VA says Social Security. I was raised in Galax, Virginia in the Blue Ridge Mountains. My mom’s family has lived there since at least 1783 when the then Governor of Virginia, James Monroe, gave our great, great, great, great Grandpa 100 acres of land in the area.My Grandpa built a lumber company/saw mill by the New River. He is still one of the smartest men I have ever known. Some of my family still lives there, the ones who claim me, anyways. We still gather together, as Grandma Pearl would say.

My grandfather Hickam was Carpenter and helped build many habit for Humanity Homes in Bristol, My Granny Hickam was a principal for a elementary school in Bristol, TN. I miss them all dearly. I come from good stock some would say.. I also come from a family of giants, and it seems it missed me. My sisters are twins.. I learned a lot from being identical twins big sister. Like yes they look alike, yes I can tell them a part, and yes they are two very different but wonderful people.

I am a mother of three, a wife, a daughter,an activist, a sister and friend. I have MS, my son has autism, Grace has food allergies. I had a baby at 18, without out a husband or his daddy around. I married an idiot the first time. I survived his abuse, his drug addiction, and help my children recover from the crap that put us through.My hubby is a country boy, who won my heart with a bbq sandwhich, and a beer. We haven't look back since. He is my true "soul mate" if such a thing exsists.

One thing you will learn about me, is I don't judge people. I don't tend to think highly of those who do. That's not my job or place.

God likes to give me a run for money, on testing my faith. But after all I have been through, he's still my number one man.

I live my life day to day, and don't worry about the past or present. Which is good in some ways, not so in others. I love to dance, and love food! I love cooking, dining out, and serving it.. I have my quirks and my down falls, but I am a very giving person and put others in my life first.

I like all things glittery,sparkly, and girly,esp if it's teal. I like to sing random rap songs, and shake my butt. I have a great hubby, sweet kids, and all of them make me bonkers but love them the same. I am a creative,bossy, silly, strong, and obnoxious all rolled into one great big ball of fire. If you stick with me it's a wild ride but a fun one. I am constantly reinventing myself to make life work for me, no matter what life hands me, I always get back up.